Haven't had anything decent in quite a while. Decided that with this nice day I was going to crack open the "cellar" and pull something out. The only thing I could justify (too many limited editions and hard to find beers) was this:

2008 Vintage Schlafly Reserve

Opened it and it was an amazing smell that consisted of vanilla, oak, and roasted malt. It poured very dark with less then a finger of tannish colored head. The first taste surprised me as it was a very light (mouthfeel) for an imperial stout and the bourbon did not stick out at first. It was very smooth with all the smells I previously mentioned being converted into tastes. It warmed up after the first swallow and you could pick up hints of bourbon and the alcohol was more noticeable.

If I can find more at G&G I will def. buy another 08 vintage to age as I would LOVE to see this open up in a year or two.

"I have enjoyed great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember I have consumed a bottle of wine except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles." Attributed to a Bishop of Seville

The owner of Schlafly is the nephew of Phyllis Schlafly. I am unsure if they are close (in terms of speaking with each other or not). Schlafly is an old-money name in St. Louis (where Phyllis lives and Schlafly beer is brewed). Also, the beer is only located in areas within a driving distance of a few hours of the brewery in St. Louis.

"We despise all reverences and all the objects of reverence which are outside the pale of our own list of sacred things. And yet, with strange inconsistency, we are shocked when other people despise and defile the things which are holy to us."

The owner of Schlafly is the nephew of Phyllis Schlafly. I am unsure if they are close (in terms of speaking with each other or not). Schlafly is an old-money name in St. Louis (where Phyllis lives and Schlafly beer is brewed). Also, the beer is only located in areas within a driving distance of a few hours of the brewery in St. Louis.
Wha? I have a few bottles. Would not drive to St. Louis as it is well over 3/4 of a day from me.

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Wha? I have a few bottles. Would not drive to St. Louis as it is well over 3/4 of a day from me.

Well, I guess everything else I said is true.

"We despise all reverences and all the objects of reverence which are outside the pale of our own list of sacred things. And yet, with strange inconsistency, we are shocked when other people despise and defile the things which are holy to us."